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Here are the links to the full version:

https://youtu.be/M874WEVh4NY

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/53718541-2d55-45ce-aefb-b03195391ad8/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

Description

This is Series 32: A preview of Czech Rep’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is section 3 of the full mediacast.We review the list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also look at the injury situation and share any closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2 and show which players actually were selected.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:10

- Review of Candidates - 0:23

- Big Names off the Squad - 5:51

- Review of Injuries - 6:01

- Closing Thoughts -7:14

- Preview of part 2 – 8:28

Outro – 9:25

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Use the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series.

https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

Description

This is series 32: A preview of England’s players for the 2026 World Gold Cup.

This episode is part 1 of the players mediacast where we examine the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also give some career information on the main candidates.

In addition, we some team information, cover big players no longer on the squad, update injuries and perhaps give some closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2, show which players actually were selected and predict the starters.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:30

Section 1: Information on team – 2:43

- Recent games and formations, upcoming games

Section 2: Candidates – 8:49

- Manager – 8:55

- Goalkeepers – 10:48

- Defenders – 19:06

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 38:14

- Attacking Midfielders – 51:34

Forwards – 1:04:09

Section 3: Conclusion – 1:15:30

- Review of Candidates - 1:15:56

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:20:57

- Review of Injuries - 1:21:07

- Closing Thoughts -1:22:21

- Preview of part 2 – 1:23:34

Outro – 1:24:32

Navigation

Here are the links to the full version:

https://youtu.be/KxCjp36FgGU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8e4715aa-0b84-43a2-ac88-2974d84ec7b1/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

Description

This is Series 32: A preview of South Africa’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is section 3 of the full mediacast.We review the list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also look at the injury situation and share any closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2 and show which players actually were selected.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:10

- Review of Candidates - 0:23

- Big Names off the Squad - 4:54

- Review of Injuries - 5:24

- Closing Thoughts -6:23

- Preview of part 2 – 7:21

Outro – 8:03